Sorted: February 15 – 17

Sorted: February 15 – 17

Need something to do this weekend? Every Friday, we’ve got you Sorted with a list of the best music, art, and cultural events around Sydney and Australia.

Happy Mag Issue 10 Launch at the Marlborough

That’s right, we’re up to Issue 10! Come down to the Marlborough Hotel in Newtown on Friday night and help us celebrate our biggest issue yet. Catch FRITZ, Peter Bibby, The Uplifting Bell Ends, Shearin’ and Buddy Dingo onstage, with DJ sets by Misty Lanes, Tuppaware Party, Circle, The Jim Mitchells and Happy DJs. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Friday, February 15 Where: Marlborough Hotel

Summer Night Market – Curated by Kylie Kwong

Acclaimed chef Kylie Kwong returns to curate the Summer Night Market with a line-up of over 60 stalls from Australia’s best chefs and producers. There’ll be locally-sourced dishes, live music, DJs and cooking demonstrations. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Friday, February 15 Where: Carriageworks

New Wave Rave – ’80s Hits and Underground Classics

Step back in time and enjoy a night of mainstream and underground hits from the ’80s. DJs will be playing singles from the likes of New Order, Bauhaus, Joy Division, Pet Shop Boys and other influential ’80s outfits. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

Mardi Gras 2019 – Fair Day

Photo courtesy of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Facebook page.

Mardi Gras Fair Day returns this Sunday with over 80,000 people expected to come together in Victoria Park in Camperdown for a day filled with live entertainment, over 200 stalls, and food and drink outlets. Catch Mojo Juju, Flint Eastwood and Electric Fields, amongst others, play sets throughout the day. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Sunday, February 17 Where: Victoria Park

Melbourne: Fairfield in Feb Series #3

Photo by WILK

The team at Fairfield in Feb have partnered with Bedroom Suck to showcase some of the best local acts to come out of Melbourne. Catch Jaala, SO.Crates and Cyanide Thornton play at the Fairfield Amphitheatre this Sunday. There’ll be plenty of stalls selling food and drinks to keep punters well-fed and hydrated, too. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Sunday, February 17 Where: Fairfield Amphitheatre

Brisbane: BrisAsia Festival – Summer Party

Celebrate summer at the BrisAsia Summer Party with non-stop entertainment, with DJs pumping out K-pop, J-pop, C-Pop and Anime songs. Enjoy food from a range of food trucks, fun lawn games inspired by the Songkran water festival and no budget Cosplay workshops. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Saturday, February 16 Where: Musgrave Park, Brisbane

Adelaide: Adelaide Fringe Festival Opening Night

This Friday night sees the opening party for this year’s massive Adelaide Fringe Festival. The night will include performances from featured artists, night markets, Tindo Utpurndee (or Sunset Ceremony, recognising the living culture of the First Nations), and the switching on of the organisers’ latest light projection project, Yabarra – Gathering of Light. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.